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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies are directed against acetylcholine receptors in the neuromuscular junction, reducing their numbers and impairing nerve impulse transmission to muscles. Symptoms include weakness and fatigue of muscles. Respiratory muscle weakness can be life-threatening and requires close monitoring. Treatment focuses on immunosuppression and symptomatic relief. About 10% of patients have a thymoma, an abnormal growth of the thymus gland related to disease develop

Author
István Máthé
Language
EN